Job Summary:

The position is primarily responsible for assisting physicians in the Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory activities, including diagnostic, interventions and therapeutic cardiac procedures within an inpatient or outpatient environment. Provide technical and analytical support during invasive diagnostic procedures for patients requiring cardiovascular services, monitoring and observing of patients; circulating and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures; pre and post procedure teaching, pre procedure patient prep; emergency interventions.

Essential Responsibilities:

The position is primarily responsible for assisting physicians in the Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization and/or Electrophysiology Laboratory activities, including diagnostic, interventions and therapeutic cardiac procedures within an inpatient or outpatient environment. Provide technical and analytical support during invasive diagnostic procedures for patients requiring cardiovascular services, monitoring and observing of patients; circulating and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic procedures; pre and post procedure teaching, pre procedure patient prep; emergency interventions. Performs other duties as needed appropriate to scope of practice to meet the needs of the department. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibility. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood. Corporate Compliance Accountability:

Grade 765

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Completion of a two (2) year training program in cardiopulmonary technology or successful completion of a six (6) month on the job training program in a licensed catheterization laboratory. Exhibits clinical knowledge of aseptic technique and able to adapt to procedural variations. Must be able to take call on a regular rotating basis as a member of the Cardiac team, including flexible hours and weekends. Able to communicate clearly both written and verbal in English. Able to serve as a preceptor and mentor as required. Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Education

License, Certification, Registration

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cardiac scrub experience preferred; able to scrub in basic surgical specialties preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Cardiovascular Technician

LOCATION: Santa Clara, California

REQNUMBER: 1227714

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.